Luapula Foundation

Luapula Foundation is a non-profit organization registered to receive federal grant awards from the U.S. government since December 7, 2006. Based in Zambia, the foundation specializes in implementing community-led monitoring initiatives to improve the quality of HIV care in the country, particularly in Luapula Province. The organization's primary focus is on engaging local communities and HIV patients to gather critical feedback on HIV care services, which is then used to enhance program delivery and better meet the needs of those affected by HIV/AIDS in Zambia.

Over the past several years, Luapula Foundation has consistently received grant awards from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs under the Assistance Listing (CFDA) 19.029: The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief Programs (PEPFAR). These awards, ranging from $105,000 to $124,016.05, have supported various projects aimed at improving HIV care quality through community-led monitoring. The foundation's work involves training community members to collect client feedback, identify gaps and strengths in the provincial health system, and use this information to enhance HIV programs. These initiatives typically run for 9-11 months and focus on strengthening the quality of PEPFAR-supported HIV treatment, care, and prevention services in the region through a community-driven approach. By directly engaging with local communities, Luapula Foundation plays a crucial role in gathering data that helps the Zambian government and healthcare providers improve HIV services and outcomes for those in need.